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Trump urges Japan to buy American cars to avoid tariffs

Former President Donald Trump urges Japanese officials to boost US auto imports during private meeting, suggesting preferential treatment for American-made vehicles in exchange for avoiding potential tariffs.

Trump Allies Push to Block Argentine Beef Imports

Exclusive: Donald Trump's allies are mounting pressure on the Biden administration to halt beef imports from Argentina in what critics call a politically-motivated trade manoeuvre ahead of potential 2024 election dynamics.

Chinese lobbying on Chagos Islands exposed in Parliament

Labour MP Stephen Doughty exposes concerning Chinese lobbying efforts targeting UK politicians regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, raising serious questions about foreign interference in British politics.

Trump snaps at reporter over Argentine beef question

Donald Trump snapped at a journalist who questioned how his purchase of Argentine beef would impact American farmers, delivering a heated response about the country 'dying' during a press conference.

India denies Trump's Russian oil ban claims

Indian officials have directly contradicted Donald Trump's assertion that New Delhi agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil, creating fresh uncertainty about global energy markets and US-India relations.

IKEA warns of price hikes if Trump tariffs return

Popular flat-pack furniture giant IKEA warns British shoppers of impending price increases if Donald Trump implements sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, potentially sparking a cost-of-living crisis for home furnishings.

UK supermarkets linked to South American deforestation

Major UK supermarkets including Asda and Lidl are contributing to deforestation in South America through their supply chains, according to a damning new WWF report that calls for urgent government action.

Dubai Chocolate Fix Hits UK Costco & Aldi Shelves

British chocolate lovers are finding clever solutions to the UK's chocolate shortage as Dubai imports and supermarket exclusives save the day. Discover how Costco and Aldi are keeping the nation's sweet tooth satisfied.

UK imports caged hen eggs from Ukraine and Poland

Britain's food industry is under fire as investigations reveal millions of eggs from caged hens are being imported from Ukraine and Poland, despite UK ban on battery farming practices.

Trump at UN: Ukraine should cede land to Russia, forget NATO

In a controversial address to the UN General Assembly, former President Donald Trump proposed a radical peace plan for Ukraine involving territorial concessions to Russia and abandoning its NATO membership hopes, while also criticising European energy pol

Hungary defies Trump, keeps buying Russian oil

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán refuses to halt Russian oil purchases despite direct pressure from Donald Trump during NATO summit, highlighting deepening rift within alliance.

Lammy Stays as Foreign Secretary in Starmer's Cabinet

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms David Lammy will remain as Foreign Secretary, praising his 'excellent start' despite previous criticisms of the role. The decision signals continuity in Labour's foreign policy approach.

EU Enforces Strict Brexit Food Import Rules on UK

Post-Brexit trade tensions escalate as the EU confirms UK food imports will be subject to full third-country checks, rejecting British pleas for a youth mobility concession. Discover how this impacts prices, supply chains, and the future of UK-EU relation

Legal Threat to Lammy Over Gaza Arms Policy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.

North Korea bans hamburgers, ice cream in cultural crackdown

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has launched a drastic crackdown on Western cultural influences, outlawing hamburgers, ice cream, and karaoke machines in a sweeping purge of foreign imports deemed 'decadent' and a threat to the regime's ideology.

UK Aid Cuts Fuel Deadly Malaria Surge in Africa

A damning report reveals how UK government aid cuts have dismantled a flagship anti-malaria programme, leading to a devastating rise in deaths across Africa and threatening a global health crisis.

Von der Leyen Faces Backlash Over Qatar Gas Talks

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is under fire after reports suggest she privately discussed increasing gas imports from Qatar, a key Hamas backer, while publicly condemning the group's October 7th attack on Israel.

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